TITLE: How to be a Friend of God
TEXT: James 2:21-24
PROPOSITION: We can become the friends of God.
QUESTION: How?
KEY WORD: Requirements
READING: Same

I. The greatest opportunity afforded to man

A. Think of someone you would like to have as a friend.

B. God wants us to be His friend.

1. Revelation 4:11

2. James 2:23 – Abraham: Friend of God

3. II Corinthians 5:19-21

II. Who is a Friend of God?

A. Knows God personally.

1. Abraham knew God.

2. Genesis 17:1-2

3. Romans 4:20-21

B. Loves God

C. Interested in the things of God

D. Enjoys fellowship with God

E. Loyal to the cause of Christ

III. How to become a Friend of God.

A. By faith

B. By obedience

C. Through fellowship

Conclusion:

1. God wants you to be His friend.

2. This is an opportunity to make or renew that friendship with God.